Short Pancreas in Children With Fanconi Anemia: A Report of Three Cases.
Çiğdem Öztunalı, Zeynep Canan Özdemir, Ahmet Cem Demirşah
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Case in brief
Three children with Fanconi anemia presented with a short pancreas, characterized by the absence of the pancreatic tail, identified through computed tomography. This anomaly is linked to endocrine pancreatic insufficiency. The findings suggest that short pancreas may be an underrecognized feature of Fanconi anemia, highlighting the need for careful imaging assessment and endocrine monitoring in affected patients.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Clinicians should consider the possibility of a short pancreas in children with Fanconi anemia, as it may contribute to endocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
Why it matters
Recognizing short pancreas as a potential feature of Fanconi anemia can improve imaging assessments and endocrine surveillance, enhancing patient management.